Current instructor

Lindsay Palmer

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Raw average: 4.49/5 from 87 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

Original student reviews · all captured dates

JOURN 163
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Dr. Palmer is very knowledgeable and considerate of her students. I thought the class was well taught, and as long as you keep up with the content, the exams shouldn't be too hard. I would recommend!
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JOURN 163
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
These lectures were entertaining and easy to follow. The tests reflected everything from the textbook and from in class lectures. Everyone should take this class!
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JOURN 163
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Incredibly gracious and knowledgeable professor. Would absolutely take her class again!
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Classes with Lindsay Palmer

JOURN 163

Gender and Sexuality in Mass Communication

3 credits

Explores the role of gender and sexuality in media representation, production, reception, and activism.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Lindsay Palmer

Dr. Lindsay Palmer required attendance and emphasized participation, with weekly reading quizzes and clear exam expectations. Students found the workload manageable and praised her welcoming, supportive teaching style, though one noted exams were challenging despite reflecting class content. Extra credit opportunities were available.

Lindsay Palmer

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
JOURN 561

Mass Communication and Society

4 credits

Mass Communication and Society examines relationships between mass communications and society, analyzing media performance and suggestions for change.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Lindsay Palmer

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2025
JOURN 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

Directed Study offers advanced directed study projects arranged with a faculty or instructional academic staff member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Michael WagnerLindsay Palmer+20 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2025–Spring 2025 · limited sample
JOURN 990

Thesis

1–9 credits

THESIS is an advanced course offering mentored reading and research for Journalism students with dissertator status.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Michael WagnerLindsay Palmer+14 more

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Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027JOURN 163Gender and Sexuality in Mass Communication
Spring 2027JOURN 561Mass Communication and Society
Spring 2027JOURN 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027JOURN 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027JOURN 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2027JOURN 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2027JOURN 697Internship
Spring 2027JOURN 699Directed Study
Spring 2027JOURN 990Thesis
Spring 2027JOURN 999Independent Research Problems
Fall 2026JOURN 620International Communication
Fall 2026JOURN 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026JOURN 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026JOURN 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026JOURN 692Senior Thesis
Fall 2026JOURN 697Internship
Fall 2026JOURN 699Directed Study
Fall 2026JOURN 901Colloquium in Mass Communication
Fall 2026JOURN 990Thesis
Fall 2026JOURN 999Independent Research Problems

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